The Government of India is celebrating 50^th Anniversary of Indian Republic beginning from
26^th January, 2000 to 25^th January, 2001. The theme of celebration is
"Confident and Resurgent India Marching Ahead".
A Commemoration Bureau has been set up to organise the activities relating to commemoration.
The Bureau has been assigned the task of organizing the celebrations as per direction of the
Implementation Committee.
The Bureau is headed by the Additional Secretary,

Shri Arun Kshetrapal, Additional Secretary (Culture)
R.No. 245, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe,
New Delhi-110 011.
Tel : 3022242 Fax : 3022160
E-mail : republic50@hub.nic.in

Sub-Committee on Reforms have subsequently decided to organise National level Seminars in following fields and at following locations –

Administrative Reforms - at Mumbai

Electoral Reforms - at Calcutta

Judicial Reforms - at Chennai

Developmental Reforms - at Bangalore

Educational Reforms - at New Delhi

This would involve initiation of debate on key areas of reforms such as Administrative Reforms, Development Reforms, Educational Reforms, Electoral Reforms and Judicial Reforms.
From each of these Seminars country wide debate will be launched by entrusting NGOs and eminent personalities the task of generating such a debate. For this purpose, Organising Committees would be set up who will ensure countrywide participation in the debate on these reforms. Finally, national seminars are likely to be held in the month of November and December, 2000.

Recommendations on reforms finalised in these Seminars would be suitably printed and submitted to the Implementation Committee by 26^th January, 2001.

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An Implementation Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Minister of
Tourism & Culture for chalking out the programmes/ projects and for providing guidance in implementation of these programmes
The following Sub-Committees have been constituted for chalking out and implementation of programmes / projects in different fields.

Sub-Committee on Celebrations
Sub-Committee on Reforms
Sub-Committee on Publicity & Publications
Sub-Committee on Institution

Details of the members of these Committees may be seen on following pages.

Emphasis in commemoration is on creation of permanent assets. While 70% of the expenditure on commemoration which would be on a national scale would be on creation of permanent assets, 30% would be used for debates, seminars and other events. A beginning has already been made in this regard. A Multi-Purpose Cultural Complex is being set up at Leh and the foundation stone has already been laid by the Prime Minister of India.

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Activities / events already held
The Bureau has organized following activities / events so far to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the Republic.

• Launch of Logo for Republic-50 celebrations on 21.1.2000. The logo is being used on all government stationary and events connected with 50 years of Republic. The logo has been sent to all State Government and our Missions abroad for use by them.
  
  
• Illumination of all important government buildings all along from Rajpath to India Gate from 26^th January, to 29^th January as part of the celebrations.
  
  
• A signature float was put up by Department of Culture in this year’s Republic Day Parade named "We, the People of India" showcasing the strength of our Republic. The Float won second prize among 31 tableaux presented on the Republic Day Parade.
  
  
• The concluding item of the Republic Day Parade named "Drums of India" was also organized to depict cultural variety and underlying unity of the country through display of common music by 250 drummers from different parts of India.
  
  
• Special functions were organized in State Capitals on 26^th January, 2000.
  
  
• A special function was held in the Central Hall of Parliament on 27^th January, 2000 in which Calligraphed copy of the Original Constitution of India was released alongwith commemorative stamps and a CD "Jana Gana Mana" on the National Anthem.
  
  
• A large cultural spectacle involving youth named "Ganatantra Gaurav" was organized on 27.1.2000 in National Stadium with the theme of "Salute to Motherland" where Hon’ble Prime Minister was the Chief Guest.
  
  
• An Exhibition entitled "We, the People of India" was organized through National Archives of India. This depicted the unity in diversity concept.
  
  
• A mobile exhibition on Indian System of Law and 50 years of Supreme Court of India was put up in the National Museum. The exhibition is to be held at eight cities in India. It has already been held at Patna, Calcutta, Cuttak and Hyderabad.
  
  
• A function was held in Calcutta on 6^th July, 2000 to celebrate Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Birth Centenary. On the occasion, a campaign for reforms was also launched.
• In association with the Department of Tourism, Sindhu Darshan Festival was organized at Leh from 7^th to 9^th June, 2000 which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Several Artists from Zonal Cultural Centres under the administrative control of Department of Culture participated in the Mahotsav.
  
  
• A Multi-purpose Cultural Complex is being set up at Leh as part of the permanent assets, foundation stone of which has been laid by the Prime Minister while inaugurating Sindhu Darshan Festival.

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ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Further activities are planned as per decision of the Implementation Committee held on 16^th June, 2000.

Permanent Assets
Celebration

Permanent Assets :

>>Setting up of Dr. S.P. Mookerjee Institute of Democratic Governance. The institute would train elected representatives from grass roots level to the members of legislatures in the art of democratic governance. The institute is likely to be set up at New Delhi or any other suitable location that may be identified by the Implementation Committee, it would have its own campus, hostel, library etc.

>>Strengthening of infrastructure of institutions in North-East such as Vivekananda Kendra in Guwahati and Ramakrishna Mission.

>>Setting up of Bharat Gramodaya Darshan Park in different parts of the country with joint efforts of Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Zonal Cultural Centres and Rural Development Department. (CAPART). These parks will bring together artisans, handicraftsmen, rural people and showcase achievements in the field of rural technology and agriculture.

>>A Multipurpose Cultural Complex at Leh in Jammu & Kashmir is planned as a permanent asset created on the occasion of 50^th Anniversary of Indian Republic. The Complex would promote distinct Ladakhi Culture which is famous world over and attract lot of tourists.

>>Setting up of Bharat Darshan Science / Culture Parks in Bangalore and Delhi.


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Celebration :

• Gantantra Gaurav Mahotsav in all States/UTs at two locations - one in a village and one in a city.
• Essay and painting competition "My Idea of Democracy " in States/UTs.
• International Seminar on "India a success story of Democratic Governance" in New Delhi / London / any SAARC country capital.
• A docu-drama on "Achievements of Democracy".
• A Samajik Sankalp to be taken up by all Gram Sabhas on 26^th January, 2001.
• One time award to best Zilla Parishads, Nagar Palikas, Taluka Parishads and Gram Panchayats on 26^th January, 2001.
• Launching of "Feel Good" campaign through print and electronic media.
• Holding of an exhibition to create awareness among the citizens about their basic rights and duties towards the country.
• To bring out a publication on republican traditions in India from ancient times to modern age entitled "Gantantra Ki Virasat".
• Commemorative coins to be released on 26^th January, 2001.
• A Portal "Pride of India" to be launched.

 

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Name & Address

Telephone No.

Shri Ananth Kumar
Minister of Culture and Tourism

Shri Jagmohan,
Union Minister for Urban Development,
Nirman Bhavan,
New Delhi

3019162 (O)
4625899 (R)

Shri Arun Jaitley,
Hon'ble Minister of State
(I/C) for Information & Broadcasting,
Shastri Bhavan,
New Delhi.

3384340, 3384782 (O)
6478212 (R)

Arun Shourie,
Union Minister of State for
Programme Implementation,
New Delhi.

6886644 (R)
3711094 (O)

Prof. Bal Apte,
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha),
Flat No. 4, Girish Building,
Kataria Road, Mahim, Mumbai-16.

022-4324588
022-4376441

Shri Muralidharan,
Vice Chairman, NYKS,
New Delhi.

3379887 (O)
6492919 (R)

Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe,
Vice Chairman, National
Reconstruction Corps,
17, Chanchal Smriti,
G.D. Ambedkar Marg,
Wadala, Mumbai-31.

022-4156725(O)
022-4136966 (R)
98201 66281 (M)

Dr. Mahesh Sharma,
Chairman, KVIC,
A-1, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
New Delhi.

3363777 (O)
4652646 (R)

Prof. N.R. Shetty,
Member Secretary, I.G.N.C.A.,
New Delhi.

3383109 (O)
98100-31519 (M)

Shri M.P. Kumar,
Srujana Technologies,
Dr. Raj Kumar Road,
Bangalore.

080-3388074
080-3377699

Shri Shanawaz Hussain Khan,
Union Minister of State
for Youth Affairs & Sports,
Shastri Bhavan,
New Delhi.

Prof. Shyamlal,
Former Vice-Chancellor,
Jodhpur University,
C-1, Rajashthan University Campus,
Jaipur (Rajasthan)

0141-513575 (R)

Secretary,
Department of Culture,
Govt. of India, New Delhi.

3386995

Additional Secretary,
Department of Culture,
Govt. of India, New Delhi.

3022242

Name & Address

Telephone No.

Prof. Bal Apte,
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha),
Flat No. 4, Girish Building,
Kataria Road, Mahim, Mumbai-16.

Shri V. Muraleedharan,
Vice Chairman, NYKS,
New Delhi.

Shri Subhash Kashyap,
62, Sainik Farms,
New Delhi-62.

Shri K.R. Ganeshan,
292, Tower Block,
Supreme Enclave,
Mayur Vihar Phase-I,
New Delhi.

Shri P.R. Dubashi,
Padma Sindhu,
34, Sahwahs Society,
Pune - 52.

Shri Jaiprakash Narayan,
Lok Sadha, 408, Nirmal Tower,
Dwarkapuri Colony,
Panjagutta, Hyderabad-82.

Avinash Dharmadhikari
1557, Sadashiv Peth
Behind Philips Show-Room
Pune 411 030.

Shri Mukund Moreshwar Gore,
Kasturva Housing Society,
Aasirvad Bungalow,
Vishvantvadi, Pune – 20.

Shri Pallab Banerjee,
KC-317, Salt Lake City,
Calcutta-91,

Shri Pallab Banerjee,
Semi Contractor Division,
Material Science,
IIT, Kharagpur,

Shri Adarsh Kumar Goyal
Chamber No. 43,
Supreme Court
New Delhi- 110001.

3389593 (O)

Dr. K.L. Bhatia
Law Dept. – Gone to U.S.A.
New Campus
Residential Area
Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road
Jammu - 180006.

Shri Natwarbhai Thakkar,
Nagaland.Gandhi Ashram,
Chonali Path,
RGB Road, Guwahati – 781 024.

Dr. Kulwant Kaur,
New University Campus (Residential area),
Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road,
Jammu – 180006.

Dr. K. V. Raju
Associate Professor,
Institute for Social and Economic Nagarabhavi,
Bangalore – 72.

Shri Sanjeev Kumar,
Mundarshah Cold Storage,
Khajpura, Patna

0612-285144
0612- 280667
0612- 287614

Shri Mahendra Pandey
176, North Avenue
New Delhi

3793056

Shri Anil Chawla
A-6/TTTI, Shamla Hills
Bhopal.

Shri S. Srinivasan,
7/1, Laxmi Apartments,
Masjid Street,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004.

Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi,
401, Kirti Apartments,
Mayur Vihar Phase-I,
New Delhi.

2714554 (R)
2714575(O)
9801024488

Shri Arvind Limbavli,
42, Gangadareswara Nilaya,
7^th Main, 52^nd Cross,
ajajnagar, 4^th Block,
Bangalore.- 560 010.

Prof. P.V. Krishna Bhatt,
(Convenor of Seminar on Educational Reforms)
92, Somiah Layout,
B.H. Road,
SHIMOGA – 577 201.

Name & Address

Telephone No.

Shri V. Muralidharan,
Vice Chairman, NYKS,
New Delhi.

3379887

Dr. Suryakanth Bali
ND-23, Vishaka Enclave
Pitampura
Delhi-110034.

7247088
7420257

Muzzffar Hussain
Parksight Colony
Vikroli (West)
Mumbai – 79.

Shri Achyuthanand Mishra,
Plot No. 104, 105,
Aasirvad Enclave,
Patparganj, New Delhi.

Dr. Ashok Modak
Dadar Sadan
Behind S.V. Joshi Vidyalaya
Vallabhbhai Patel Rd.
Dombivali (East)
Dist. Thane – 421 201

Shri Banwari
A-2, Indian Express Dept.
Mayur Kunj
Delhi- 110096.

Shri C.M. Krishna Shastri
Sanskrita Bharti
Mata Mandir Gali
Jhandelwala
New Delhi-110055.

Sudheer Joglekar
Samadhan
N.C. Kelkar Rd.
Dombivali (East)
Dist. Thane 421 201.

Shri Srinivasan K. Swami,
R.K. Swami BBDO Advertising Ltd.,
604, Anna Salai,
Chennai – 600 006.

Shri Manoj Raghuvanshi
60, Ankur Apts.
Plot No.7, I.P. Extn.,
Patparganj
Delhi-110092.

Smt. Sudha Mallayya
100/22, Shivaji Nagar,
Bhopal

Smt. Sandhya Moolchandani,
West Green No. 14,
Mausari Avenue,
Rajokari, New Delhi - 38

Dr. Vaman Acharya,
89-6-4, Main, 3^rd Stage,
4^th Block, Basheshwarnagar,
Bangalore – 79.

Name & Address

Telephone No.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma
F-24, NDSE – I,
New Delhi – 110049.

3363777 (O)
4652646 ( R)

Shri Vinay Sahasrabudhe
Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini
17, Chanchal Smriti
G.D. Ambedkar Marg
Wadala, Mumbai-400031

Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe,
1^st Floor, Uzan Bazar,
Luip Apartments,
Guwahati – 1

Dr. Narendra Mehrotra
Jeevaniya Society
E-III/249, Sector – H,
Aliganj, Lucknow

Dr. Kunwarji Bhai Jadhav,
MLA Block 14/4, Sector –21
Office of Bharti Kishan Sang,
Gandhi Nagar
Gujarat.

Shri Balakrishnan,
General Secretary,
Vivekananda Kendra,
Kanniyakumari – 629 702.

Dr. Vibha,
Mayan Sanghrayalaya
Vardha -442001
Maharashtra

Shri Muhammed Gafoor Bolakhia,
Parishram Daman Road,
Chala, Vapi,
Gujarat - 396191.

Shri Jagdev Ram Oram,
Akil Bharatiya Varanasi Kalyana Ashram,
P.O. Zashpur Nagar,
Zashpur Distt.,
Pin : 496331.

Lt. Gen. O.P. Kaushik,
C/o Col. R.P. Kaushik,
48/1, Gynasium Road,
Delhi Cantt.

Prof. N.R. Shetty,
Member Secretary,
I.G.N.C.A., Janpath,
New Delhi.

3383109

Shri M.P. Kumar
116, 7^th Cross
Shankar Nagar
Maha Laxmi Layout
Bangalore – 560096

Mr. N.V. Hegde
Chairman
Nitte Education Trust
8^th Floor, Ram Bhawan Complex,
Kodialbail, Mangalore

0824-440561
0824- 440556

Shri H.R. Sudarshan
President,
Swami Vivekananda Girijan Kalyan Kendra
B.R. Hills,
Mysore

Shri Rajendra Gokhale,
Deepak Glasses,
Ramnagara, IV Cross,
Dharwad – 580 001

Name & Address

Telephone No.

Shri Vinay Sahasrabudhe
Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini
17, Chanchal Smriti
G.D. Ambedkar Marg
Wadala, Mumbai-400031

Amir Raja Hussain,
The Welcometheatre Studio,
Maurya Shertan Hotel & Towers,
Diplomatic Enclave,New Delhi.

Shri Krishna Raghav
A 4/18, Ila Darshan
Gilberd Hill Road
Andheri West
Mumbai-58

Dr. Padma Subramaniam,
No. 6, 4^th Main Road,
Gandhi Nagar, Adaiyar,
Chennai – 20.

491075

Vishnukanth Chatpalli,
Special Officer, VTU,
Jayachamarajendra Engineering College,
Mysore – 570009.

0821 – 412668 (O)
0821-- 468910 (R)

Dr. Deepak Barthakur,
Uzan Bazar,
River Side (Near BJP Yuva Morcha Office),
Guwahati-1

Smt. Sandhya Pai
Executive Editor
Taranga
Udai Vani Building
Manipal – 576119.

Shri Kishan Reddy,
Opp Andhra Yuwati Mandali,
Moti Apartments 3-4-857
8^th Floor, Plot No. 105,
Hyderabad – 27.

Shri Ashwath Narayan,
409, 7^th Main, 5^th Cross
RPC Layout, Vijayanagar,
Bangalore.

3386863(R)
9845074764

Shri Vijay Kumar,
301, 10^th Main, 3^rd Block,
Jaya Nagar, Bangalore – 560 011.

0836-792084
0836-7141674
9844054525